Dr. Robert Keller, MD
214 18th St Se, Hickory, NC 28602 • +1-355-555-6562
Medical Education: Accredited U.S. Medical School (Class of 2007)
What This Doctor Actually Performs: CMS Medicare Utilization & Hickory Percentiles
NPI #1962794503 • CBSA Regional • Orthopedic Surgery
CMS Medicare Part B utilization records credit Dr. Robert Keller (MD, NPI 1962794503) at 214 18th St Se in Hickory with 2,188 annual clinical services (312 beneficiaries), corresponding to a -0.27σ regional deviation and mid-cohort balanced caseload (45.45th Hickory percentile) with sub-specialty concentration in 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes.
Among 6 tracked CMS fee-schedule codes for Dr. Keller (averaging 7.0 services per beneficiary), 99213 (Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation) represents 16% of tracked volume (347 encounters), paired with 20610 (260x).
For out-of-network patients contacting +1-355-555-6562, Dr. Keller's practice posts a $209.00 GPCI self-pay consult estimate ($209.00 patient-logged median, 4.60/5 composite reality score over 15 submissions).
Spanning 19 years of clinical practice following 2007 graduation from medical training, Dr. Robert Keller integrates 71 Active CMS HCPCS Codes diagnostics for Hickory metro patients.
Compared against Hickory, NC Orthopedic Surgery peers
2,188 annual services across 312 beneficiaries
Standard deviations from NC Orthopedic Surgery mean utilization
Top Billed HCPCS/CPT Procedures & GPCI Self-Pay Cash Benchmarks
| HCPCS | Clinical Procedure Description | Annual Volume | Local Pct | Est. Cash Range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 99213 | Focused Orthopedic Joint & Spine Mobility Evaluation | 347 | 45.45th | $99 – $136 |
| 20610 | Major Joint (Knee/Shoulder/Hip) Aspiration or Injection | 260 | 41.45th | $106 – $145 |
| 73562 | Radiologic Weight-Bearing 3-View Knee Examination | 183 | 42.45th | $59 – $81 |
| 99203 | New Patient Musculoskeletal Injury & Surgical Triage | 106 | 48.45th | $142 – $195 |
| 27447 | Total Knee Arthroplasty Joint Reconstruction | 67 | 40.45th | $915 – $1255 |
| 96372 | Therapeutic Subcutaneous/Intramuscular Injection Administration (71 HCPCS billing breadth) | 1,224 | 45.45th | $112 – $162 |
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Dr. Robert Keller, MD Fair Cash-Pay & Waiting-Room Scorecard
| Metric | Verified Benchmark | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. Keller National Provider Identifier | NPI #1962794503 (MD) | CMS NPPES Registry (28602) |
| Dr. Keller Hickory CMS Volume Rank | 45.45th Pct (2,188 CMS svcs; Z -0.273σ) | CMS Medicare Part B (NC Orthopedic Surgery) |
| Fair Cash-Pay New-Patient Benchmark | $209.00 (CPT 99204 GPCI Benchmark) | CMS Geographic Practice Cost Index (Hickory, NC) |
| Waiting-Room Wait Time & Cash Friendliness | $209.00 avg paid • 9 min lobby wait | 15 Anonymous Patient Reports |
| Listens Without Rushing & Modern Protocol Score | 4.65/5 Listening • 4.90/5 Modern Labs | CMS Provider Practice Cohort |
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